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Open Data Can Help Feed a Hungry World

August 10, 2016 Dr. Cathie Woteki, Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Today with over 7 billion people on Earth, nearly 800 million people struggle with debilitating hunger and malnutrition in every corner of the globe. That’s one in every nine people, with the majority being women and children. Experts tell us we currently produce enough food to feed everyone, so why...

Food and Nutrition

Meet Connecticut Earth Team Volunteer: Misha Rosado

August 10, 2016 Carolyn Miller, Connecticut Natural Resources Conservation Service

At 5’1”, Misha Rosado is a tiny, 16-year-old powerhouse whose least favorite thing is to sit around with nothing to do. So, in addition to school and a part-time job, she donates 60-80 hours each year as an Earth Team Volunteer for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). You may wonder...

Conservation

Unauthorized Drones Near a Wildfire can Cost and Kill

August 10, 2016 Kaari Carpenter, Fire and Aviation Management, U.S. Forest Service

Recreational drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems sometimes called UAS have become increasingly popular in the past few years. While this is an interesting hobby and can allow you to get beautiful aerial photography, some activities pose a significant hazard. The use of these drones to capture video...

Forestry

Pavilions, Food Hubs and Community Kitchens - Designing for Local Food Systems

August 10, 2016 Arthur Neal, Deputy Administrator, AMS Transportation and Marketing Program

Today, we celebrated National Farmers Market Week at Uptown Market in Greenwood, South Carolina, highlighting USDA support for the local food sector in South Carolina and across the country. Uptown Market Manager, Stephanie Turner, and Greenwood Mayor Welborn Adams joined us in thanking the farmers...

Food and Nutrition Farming

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